The short version
Browser-based photo editor with layers and masks; multiple users praise hands-on editing.
From the HackerLinks archive
Photopea
Browser-based photo editor with layers and masks; multiple users praise hands-on editing.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-10-08
Last seen:2026-10-08
Times seen:1
Website:photopea.com
Why it caught our attention
Two independent users endorse the software despite the thread's focus on piracy.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-10-08
“Wow, was not expecting this to be about Photopea! What an amazing piece of software I used it all the time! Less with AI these days, but still lots!”
randyrand · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
“I've used Photopea for small editing before, and even though it's not my daily driver, it's a really cool project.”
Qwuke · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
Tell HN: GitHub refuses to remove cracked copies of my software after a month